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Silicone nanofilaments grown on aircraft alloys for low ice adhesion


Laroche, Alexandre; Bottone, Davide; Seeger, Stefan; Bonaccurso, Elmar (2021). Silicone nanofilaments grown on aircraft alloys for low ice adhesion. Surface and Coatings Technology, 410:126971.

Abstract

Many novel icephobic coatings have been shown to exhibit low adhesion strength to ice grown at null or low velocity. Of these, few have been shown to also exhibit low adhesion strength to ice grown by impacting high velocity supercooled water droplets. Even fewer of these have been shown to exhibit low adhesion strength to ice grown over a range of environmental conditions. Those that have shown such behavior have been held back by their susceptibility to certain bands of UV-exposure. Here, icephobic coatings made from Silicone Nanofilament (SNF) networks grown on anodic metal oxide surfaces are presented. They show low ice adhesion strength for a range of impact icing conditions and exhibit good durability against the tested conditions. Additionally, their nano-porous structure provides enhanced lubricant retention when infused with oil. The described coatings are a promising candidate for supporting hybrid ice protection systems on aircraft, thereby reducing the energy needed for anti−/de-icing.

Abstract

Many novel icephobic coatings have been shown to exhibit low adhesion strength to ice grown at null or low velocity. Of these, few have been shown to also exhibit low adhesion strength to ice grown by impacting high velocity supercooled water droplets. Even fewer of these have been shown to exhibit low adhesion strength to ice grown over a range of environmental conditions. Those that have shown such behavior have been held back by their susceptibility to certain bands of UV-exposure. Here, icephobic coatings made from Silicone Nanofilament (SNF) networks grown on anodic metal oxide surfaces are presented. They show low ice adhesion strength for a range of impact icing conditions and exhibit good durability against the tested conditions. Additionally, their nano-porous structure provides enhanced lubricant retention when infused with oil. The described coatings are a promising candidate for supporting hybrid ice protection systems on aircraft, thereby reducing the energy needed for anti−/de-icing.

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Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, original work
Communities & Collections:07 Faculty of Science > Department of Chemistry
Dewey Decimal Classification:540 Chemistry
Scopus Subject Areas:Physical Sciences > General Chemistry
Physical Sciences > Condensed Matter Physics
Physical Sciences > Surfaces and Interfaces
Physical Sciences > Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Physical Sciences > Materials Chemistry
Uncontrolled Keywords:Materials Chemistry, General Chemistry, Surfaces, Coatings and Films, Surfaces and Interfaces, Condensed Matter Physics
Language:English
Date:1 March 2021
Deposited On:22 Jun 2021 14:55
Last Modified:27 Jan 2022 07:10
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0257-8972
OA Status:Hybrid
Free access at:Publisher DOI. An embargo period may apply.
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.126971
Project Information:
  • : FunderH2020
  • : Grant ID722497
  • : Project TitleLubricant impregnated slippery surfaces
  • Content: Published Version
  • Language: English
  • Licence: Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)